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Chanel bags usually have flathead screws on the back of the lock, while more modern designs may also feature star-shaped screws. In contrast, you will never find an X-shaped screw on the bag’s lock.
The medium variant presents a short shoulder strap, which even for an average-height individual like myself, hinders both crossbody and regular shoulder wear, in my view.
All variants of The Flap Bag featured gold, black or silver metallic chain straps and when resources grew scarce, leather straps were intertwined and/or used as a stylish alternative.
Like everything else Chanel does, the date code needs to look the part - if you see a cheaply put-together date code with funky writing, this is a red flag.
By familiarizing yourself with these signs, you can ensure that you are purchasing real chanel bags, thus owning an authentic Chanel bag.
Chanel's incorporation of advanced technology like NFC-enabled microchips and blockchain adds another layer of security to authenticate their products.
Authentic bags have a seven or eight-digit code corresponding to the production era ; any divergence, such as a nine-digit code, is indicative of fake bags.
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A hallmark of an authentic Chanel lock is its smooth and consistent finish is gold or silver, which should not show signs of flaking or discoloration, on the silver or gold plated surface, over time.
An original CC logo has a width of 3.3cm, with 'CHANEL' stamped on the left and 'PARIS' on the right side of the lock plate when opened, maintaining consistent dimensions on authentic Chanel bags.
Learning how to tell if a Chanel bag is real can make or break your investment plan. Of course, anyone splashing out on a luxury bag has the right to do so in confidence. Our guide to authenticating Chanel bags will pull back the curtain on how the experts verify a bag’s authenticity. There is a great deal to consider.
Date codes: Introduced in the mid-1980s, date codes act as unique identifiers that can be used to history of the Chanel flap bag authenticate Chanel items.
Also, if you find "Chanel" printed at the top or the bottom of the sticker it is not a real Chanel handbag. It is a common trait among copyright stickers. "Chanel" is supposed to be printed on the side of the sticker.